Novalgin® drops or tablets ? | Novalgin

Novalgin® drops or tablets ?

There are no significant differences between Novalgin® drops and tablets in effect or mode of action or dosage. The advantage of the drops is of course that they can be swallowed better and are therefore a good alternative for patients who have problems swallowing tablets or who have swallowing problems in general. Especially for small children who cannot swallow tablets well Novalgin® drops are more suitable.

The disadvantage of the drops is the bitter taste, which is not noticeable when swallowing the tablets immediately. Nevertheless, drops and tablets do not differ in their effect: both forms are prescribed in case of strong pain (after operations, injuries, tumor pain), high fever or when other painkillers are unsuccessful. In addition, Novalgin® drops are also only available on prescription. As the active ingredient Metamizol and also the remaining ingredients in the drops are identical to the tablets, the same side effects, interactions and allergic reactions can occur. This topic could also be of interest to you: Novalgin® Drops

Application

Novalgin®/Metamizole is available in the following forms: Tablets, drops, infusion/ampoules, suppositories, effervescent tablets.

Interaction of Novalgin

In general, alcohol should not be consumed during treatment with Novalgin® as the effect of the medication may be altered. Alcohol is broken down by the alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH). ADH is not only located in the liver but also in the mucous membrane of the stomach.

Since Novalgin® inhibits the alcohol dehydrogenase in the stomach, more alcohol passes into the blood. The effects of alcohol can be enhanced by the increased alcohol level. Furthermore, the effect of Novalgin® can be influenced by alcohol consumption.

Both substances are mainly converted or broken down in the liver and can therefore influence each other. If there is an alcohol intolerance, where even small amounts of alcohol cause reddening of the face, lacrimation and sneezing, the doctor should be informed. Since Novalgin® contains small amounts of alcoholic ingredients, there is an increased risk of drug intolerance when taking the drug, which can have serious consequences.

In cases of severe pain that cannot be controlled by taking a single analgesic, it may be necessary to take two analgesics. For example, Novalgin may be combined with ibuprofen for a period of time – for example after an operation or after a fracture. However, the simultaneous intake of both drugs should only be done in consultation with the treating physician, as both drugs can damage the kidney and thus cause kidney dysfunction.

This side effect can result in kidney failure. Therefore, when combining the two painkillers, it is important to check whether the patient already has kidney damage. In general, Novalgin® and paracetamol can be combined.

Each of these drugs has side effects on its own, but these are not exacerbated by the other drug. While paracetamol has a significant liver-damaging (hepatotoxic) side effect, Novalgin® has no known hepatotoxic effects. Since there is still a risk of painkiller overdose when taking both drugs simultaneously, additional intake and dosage of paracetamol should be discussed with the treating physician.

As far as is known, Novalgin® or components of the medication and the pill do not influence each other in their effect when taken simultaneously. Therefore Novalgin® can be taken despite the pill and does not change the contraceptive effect of the pill. Since Novalgin® rarely causes side effects such as nausea and vomiting, the pill may be vomited again and thus lose its contraceptive function. In this case contraception should be used during sexual intercourse using a condom.